Written by

Matt Helms and Joe Guillen
Gannett Michigan

Former hospital chief, prosecutor and political pit bull Mike Duggan, who campaigned as the candidate most capable of leading Detroit back from the brink, has defeated Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon in Tuesday's election for Detroit mayor.

With 100% of precincts reporting at 10:50 p.m., the vote count showed Duggan leading 55% to 45%.

Duggan, speaking to his supporters, said: "It's been an amazing year." ...